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"Adquirir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to acquire", and "rentar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to yield". Learn more about the difference between "adquirir" and "rentar" below.
adquirir(
ahd
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kee
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reer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to get)
a. to acquire
He adquirido grandes conocimientos sobre este tema.I have acquired great knowledge on this subject.
b. to gain
La experiencia que adquirí trabajando allí no tiene precio.The experience I gained working there is invaluable.
c. to achieve
Tomás debió superar muchos obstáculos antes de adquirir fama como cantante.Tomas had to overcome many obstacles before he achieved fame as a singer.
2. (to buy)
a. to purchase
La corporación adquirió 182 empresas y compró participaciones en otras 64.The corporation has purchased 182 companies, and has bought stakes in 64.
b. to acquire
Mis abuelos adquirieron esta propiedad hace 40 años.My grandparents acquired this property 40 years ago.
3. (to adopt)
a. to acquire
He adquirido el hábito de la lectura para ayudar a reducir el estrés.I've acquired the habit of reading to help reduce stress.
b. to obtain
¿En qué país adquiere un niño nacido allí la ciudadanía al momento de nacer?In which country does a child born there obtain citizenship at birth?
rentar(
rrehn
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (finance)
a. to yield
Nuestra cadena de hoteles renta un millón y medio de dólares al año.Our hotel chains yields one and a half million dollars per year.
b. to produce
El prestigioso estudio jurídico rentó 30,000 euros en el primer trimestre.The prestigious law firm produced 30,000 euros in the first quarter.
2. (to lease) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to rent out (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Voy a mudarme con mi novio y rentar mi apartamento.I'll move in with my boyfriend and rent out my apartment.
b. to let (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Voy a rentar mi apartamento porque me voy al extranjero por tres meses.I'm letting my flat because I'm going abroad for three months.
3. (to pay rent for) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to rent
Rentamos un apartamento de dos habitaciones en el centro de Boston.We're renting a two-room apartment in downtown Boston.
rentarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (to be leased) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to be rented out (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Me voy a mudar al pueblo de al lado donde se rentan más apartamentos.I am moving to the next town over where a lot more apartments are being rented out.
b. for rent (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
De todos los apartamentos que se rentan, no querría vivir en ninguno.Of all the apartments for rent right now, there isn't a single one where I'd want to live.
c. to be let (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Desde el derrumbe del mercado inmobiliario, se rentan más apartamentos en un intento por ahorrar dinero.Since the fall of the real estate market, more flats are being let in an effort to save money.
